Vanderbilt Mansion

1 Fisher Island Dr, Fisher Island, FL 33109

American

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Vanderbilt Mansion, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Vanderbilt Mansion is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled by walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by cook line at 100F, chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at cook line.

14-11-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler by cook line.

14-17-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at metal containers stored near walk-in freezer.

24-08-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door closest to dishmachine.

35B-01-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sea salt. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at the ware washing area and the ice buckets not inverted on the ice machine.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with fish on the floor in the walk-in freezer. The chef moved the container to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sea salt. The chef labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Apr 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, as per ice buckets, not kept inverted, stored on top of ice machine at kitchen area. Chef inverted ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers raw oysters, as per the "Garwood" menu, consumer advisory regarding the consumption of raw oyster. Emailed oyster consumer advisory to The Director of Culinary Operations. **Corrective Action Taken**

02A-01-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle not labled/identified located on top of bar counter at the theopolis bar area.

41-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind the theopolis bar area. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed forks, spoons and knives not kept inverted at storage holder next to kitchen warewashing area. Manager inverted all kitchen utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board, heavily grooved and soiled, stored next to rinse/dump sink, behind bar theopolis bar area. Chef discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at ice machine at the theopolis bar area.

10-08-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vanderbilt Mansion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vanderbilt Mansion on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vanderbilt Mansion?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vanderbilt Mansion.

Has Vanderbilt Mansion's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vanderbilt Mansion have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vanderbilt Mansion means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Vanderbilt Mansion inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vanderbilt Mansion is inspected around two times per year on average.

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